Psoriasis May Carry Clogged-Artery Risk Similar to That of Diabetes

Psoriasis May Carry Clogged-Artery Risk Similar to That of Diabetes

August 2016

Reuters reported on a recent study showing that people with psoriasis may be at increased risk of calcium buildup in the arteries – an indicator of heart disease risk – comparable to that of people with diabetes. Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, who was not involved in the research, was quoted.

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